Pharmacy Technician II - Central Float

Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Capitol Hill Medical Center team. The role involves greeting members, entering prescription data, handling payments, and preparing medications for pharmacist review.

It may include duties as Inventory or Admixture Technician in a hospital setting. Requirements include a minimum of one year as a Pharmacy Technician, a high school diploma or GED, and state licensure or certification as specified for DC/MD/VA regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure/registration requirements: DC Pharmacy Intern License, MD Pharmacist Intern License, MD/DC Pharmacy Technician License, or related MD/DC/VA/DC requirements at hire; NAB- Certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greets members at front desk or over the telephone and handles prescriptions.
• Enters prescription information into the computer system and processes payments.
• Prepares medications for pharmacist approval; may perform duties of Pharmacy Inventory Technician or Pharmacy Admixture Technician.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Hospital computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Description

Job Summary: Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician.

Essential Responsibilities

• Greets members over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia)

OR

• Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland)

OR

• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) required at hire

OR

• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) AND Pharmacy Technician Certificate

• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

• Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians from National Healthcareer Association

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and ability to assume responsibility for coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of hospital computer systems.
• Working knowledge of hospital related medications.
• Data entry and spreadsheet development.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program preferred.

Job Information

Primary Location: District of Columbia,Washington,Capitol Hill Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Shift: Day

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,

Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM

Working Hours End: 11:30 PM

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Capitol Hill Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 1808

Pay Range: $30.5 - $43.48 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.